There are so many tools and methods to grow an all-natural, vibrant and healthy garden. You just need to learn what you can do, and then do it.
Healthy Plants
Having healthy soil in your garden is your number one defense against pests! Healthy plants are naturally more resilient against pests and disease. For the most vigorous and healthy plants, start with high-quality soil, and stay away from chemicals. These can accumulate salts over time.
Use biennials and annuals to add color to your flower beds. Using a variety of flowers allows your flower garden to have a different look each season. They are very useful for filling in the gaps between perennials and shrubs in a sunny area. Notable biennials and annuals include marigold, sunflowers, hollyhock, petunia, and cosmos.
All plants need an adequate supply of carbon dioxide in order to thrive. Plants tend to grow better when the CO2 levels are higher. A great way to reach these CO2 levels is through a greenhouse. For the best growing conditions you should keep the CO2 levels high.
If you would like to have flowers in your garden that last through the spring and summer seasons, plant bulbs. Not only are bulbs hearty and easy to grow, but they’ll continue to grow as time goes on. Different bulbs will bloom during different time periods. Therefore, if you select your bulbs correctly, you could have blooms in your garden for all of spring and summer.
When fall has arrived, it is time to plant the edibles for the autumn. Instead of a clay pot, show some fall spirit by using a hollow pumpkin to plant your lettuce or kale in. Scoop the insides out of the pumpkin, and don’t forget to spray the inside with Wilt-Pruf. This will prevent your pumpkin from rotting. Once the pumpkin has been prepared, it is ready for planting.
When you go to mow your lawn, make sure you don’t mow it too closely to the ground. If you let your grass grow, the roots will go deeper and make your lawn more resistant to dryness. Cutting your grass too short will cause it to dry out and turn brown in patches throughout your yard.
Knee Pads
If your plants do not grown very tall, try buying some knee pads used for gardening. Excessive time spent kneeling often results in significant stiffness and pain. Buy yourself a pair of knee pads to use in the garden to cushion and protect your knees.
Put money into a quality wheelbarrow and kneeling stool if you plan to do garden work often. You can make horticulture much more comfortable on your knees by using a portable garden stool. Gardening involves moving heavy objects and dirt, so a wheelbarrow makes for a wise investment.
Just about anyone who wants to plant a garden can plant one, but only those who truly understand what it takes will be successful. Try using these organic tips.
Originally posted 2015-09-15 09:48:17.
